Folk omens: November 4 – Autumn Kazanskaya

November 4 in the folk calendar – Autumn Kazan, in honor of the miraculous Kazan Icon of the Mother of God. This icon is prayed for to give health to loved ones, family well-being, help in difficult times, successful resolution of difficult situations, protection of the house from fire, from enemy invasions. And unmarried girls ask that their betrothed meet quickly, with whom they will be able to create a happy family.

By the way, November 4 is a good day for marriage. It is believed that the family union of those who got married on Autumn Kazanskaya will be long and prosperous.

In addition, this day is one of the most successful for entrepreneurs and businessmen. Negotiations held today will be successful, deals will be profitable, and trade will be brisk. Favorable conditions for solving financial issues, and unexpected cash receipts are possible.

In Rus’, this day was considered a milestone between the autumn and winter seasons, and by this time they tried to complete all construction work. Also, on Autumn Kazanskaya, they usually settled with employees, and they went home. And there they were certainly met richly (if possible) with a laid table.

However, on this day, a feast was arranged in almost every family, inviting those who were considered close people to visit.

In order to preserve supplies until warmer times, it was customary to ventilate the cellars and sheds in which supplies were stored and fumigate them with the smoke of dried juniper.

It was also believed that on this day dew has a special healing power, so they tried to wash it before sunrise in order to get rid of eye diseases, skin diseases and other ailments.

But they tried not to go on a long journey on November 4 – it was believed that the path would be difficult and it was not a fact that they would be able to reach their destination.

Also on this day you can not do homework, do repairs and needlework.

Natural signs on November 4 are as follows:

– if it rains, frosts will soon come;

– if it is foggy in the morning – to a thaw;

– if the day is clear – to a cold snap.

Dreams that occurred on the night of November 4 may indicate your weaknesses that need to be overcome in order to achieve success in business.

Alena Bodrienko.

Photo by Sofia Sandurskaya / Moskva Agency